Viral videos are short video clips that gain immense popularity and widespread sharing across the internet in a short period. These videos often evoke strong emotional reactions, whether humor, shock, inspiration, or surprise, prompting viewers to share them with others through social media, messaging apps, and websites. The characteristics that typically contribute to a video’s virality include relatability, humor, originality, and sometimes unexpected elements. Viral videos can originate from various sources, including individuals, brands, or professional media companies, and they often become part of larger cultural conversations or trends. The phenomenon of viral videos is closely tied to the dynamics of online content consumption and the viral nature of social media platforms, where algorithms and user engagement facilitate the rapid dissemination of content.
Shohei Ohtani captured global attention with a nostalgic tribute during "#PhotoDay" at the Los Angeles Dodgers camp in Glendale, Arizona. Alongside fellow Japanese players Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, Ohtani…